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At Geely, our story began in 1986 with a simple but powerful idea, an idea that has driven us to become one of the world’s most forward-thinking automotive groups. For nearly three decades, we’ve been redefining mobility through our iconic global brands, including Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, the London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon, and more. We are Geely Auto UK, the UK arm of Geely Auto Group. Having entered the market in 2025 with our first electric SUV, the Geely EX5, we’re continuing to grow rapidly as we build a nationwide dealer and service network. Job Purpose You will be responsible for supporting the financial accounting operations and commercial finance operations of the company by ensuring timely and accurate reporting, business partnering and compliance with UK statutory and regulatory frameworks. This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive, detail-oriented individual with accounting expertise. The role will provide technical assistance to key stakeholders to analyse and report on key business risks Main Responsibilities Ensure compliance with applicable Accounting Standards and reporting requirements in UK and any other relevant markets. Month-end close and preparation / submission of monthly accounts including submission to Group within allocated timelines each month Assisting Financial Controller, and Commercial Finance Manager with Annual Budgets & Monthly Rolling Forecasts including key P&L items / Balance sheet and Cashflow Ensure all balance sheet accounts are correctly reconciled on Monthly basis Ensure all accounts payable and accounts receivable are accounted for and correctly managed by our outsourced partner Working closely with the operational teams to provide financial insight and understand variances of actuals v budget revenue & expenditure. Continuously review and update Financial IT systems to improve efficiency and controls Create and update processes and procedures manuals Assisting with cash management, review and processing of payments as required Other project work as required Education, Skills And Personal Characteristics Required Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Business or related is desirable Qualified professional accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Minimum 1 year post qualification experience. Experience of systems, processes and controls within a subsidiary of a global group Preferably worked in automotive business Establishing & monitoring controls, policies and procedures Helping the Company to make the right decisions; and Ensuring the Finance Team operates efficiently and effectively What Can We Offer You Beyond The Salary 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (Pro rata) Company pension scheme x6 Life assurance Medicash We Are An Equal Opportunities Employer At Geely Auto UK, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to fair recruitment and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you believe you are right for this role, we warmly welcome your application. To thrive at Geely Auto UK we believe that you have the courage to lead with trust and care and you don’t mind getting your hands dirty. You are highly innovative and have a great ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing, fast-paced, highly demanding work environment. Like us, you believe it’s important to have a passion to work in an international and multicultural environment with the desire and ability to embrace the diversity of people, perspectives, and styles. Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels. We do not accept applications submitted by external recruitment companies.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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